Open Mic for May 2017

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Looking for ceiling tiles to match our existing ones. (Ours are maybe 20+ years old). They’re 12X12″ interlocking and have a slight pattern on them. We’ve looked at the big box hardware stores and even a Reuse store. Suggestions?

Now that it’s about time to plant a garden, where do you get inexpensive garden plants? The ones I started from seed are dying. I was at Home Depot yesterday & they were $4 each. I was hoping for $2 or less.

I never have good luck starting them from seed either…..but I continue to try. I am going to try starting some of my tomato seed in the garden this year. This weekend I am going to cut the bottom off a big plastic type jugs I have (like from vinegar, or big bottled water) and plant the seed in the ground put the jug around it, water it and I have a feeling for tomatoes and peppers anyway they will do just fine. I figure it is worth a try, I have the seed anyway. And until it really warms up it is too cold yet to put out tomato or pepper plants.
I just planted my tomato and pepper seeds indoors this week. I have found even very tiny plants take off and produce almost at the same time once the weather warms up.

Does anyone remember when AllYou magazine had a lot of good coupons making it worth the subscription? I quit getting it a long time ago since the coupons were not worth it anymore. Is anyone getting it that knows if it has gotten any better?

I was in the Walmart in Cambridge, MN. They had a sign up by the registers that they are ending the price match guarantee as of June 12th at that store. I took a picture of the sign. This is very sad and big news. I will be done shopping at Wallmart.

Is anyone using the Honey app advertised on FB? Has PocketYourDollars written about it? Supposedly totally free and checks for coupon codes on all internet purchases. Feedback if you’re using it would be appreciated.